Monica Norman,
CADC, QMHP

ROCKFORD LOCATION

Monica Norman is a clinical therapist who has a thriving interest in helping people reach their health and healing goals. She received her Master’s Degree in Human Services in Counseling and her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Science, both from National- Louis University. She has years of experience with those with co-occurring disorders. She has worked with teens and adults who experience substance abuse disorders and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).

Monica is a straight-forward, pragmatic therapist who treats clients as equals, taking their concerns into account throughout the therapy process. At the same time, she provides a warm, safe space in which clients can feel supported and accepted throughout the process of growth and change. While she ultimately holds clients accountable for the change they seek, she sees herself as both a provider of information and a secure base from which clients can explore new ways of moving through the world.

She utilizes various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SBFT), and Motivational Interviewing.